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Malaysia's Silicon Island aims to expand Penang's chip industry with a 700-acre tech park. See its costs, 2029 timeline, and APAC implications. The post Malaysia Builds a New ‘Silicon Island’ to House Its AI Ambitions appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro offer phone-free connectivity, but subscription fees, satellite coverage, and battery life change the equation. The post Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: The Hidden Costs of Going Phone-Free appeared first on TechRepublic.

AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D leads in gaming, while Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus delivers much stronger multi-threaded performance for less. The post Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: Which CPU Is Better in 2026? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung's 9100 Pro and WD Black SN8100 are flagship PCIe 5.0 SSDs, but independent tests reveal meaningful differences in sustained writes, thermals, and value. The post Samsung 9100 Pro vs WD Black SN8100: Which Is Better? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung's S95H and LG's G6 share a $2,499.99 55-inch MSRP but differ on brightness, reflections, HDR formats, gaming latency, and warranty. The post Samsung S95H vs LG G6 OLED: Which TV Is Better? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599 with an Nvidia RTX Spark GPU, up to 128GB of memory, and support for running large AI models locally. The post Microsoft’s $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra Puts Nvidia RTX Spark Inside a Windows Laptop appeared first on TechRepublic.

Five CPU coolers from Arctic, Thermalright, Noctua, Corsair, and be quiet! stand out for cooling, noise, compatibility, and value in 2026. The post Best CPU Coolers for 2026: Arctic, Noctua, Thermalright, Corsair and be quiet! appeared first on TechRepublic.

Lian Li leads our PC case picks for 2026, while Fractal, Corsair, NZXT, and Montech offer strong alternatives for design, cooling, and value. The post Best PC Cases for 2026: Fractal, Lian Li, Corsair, NZXT and Montech appeared first on TechRepublic.

G.Skill leads our DDR5 RAM picks for Ryzen, while Corsair, Kingston, and TeamGroup offer strong options for compatibility, clearance, and higher capacity. The post Best DDR5 RAM for 2026: G.Skill, Corsair, Kingston and TeamGroup appeared first on TechRepublic.

The best AM5 motherboards for Ryzen 9000 range from a $229 X870E value pick to premium ASUS and Gigabyte boards with USB4 and faster networking. The post Best AM5 Motherboards for Ryzen 9000 in 2026: ASUS vs MSI vs Gigabyte vs ASRock appeared first on TechRepublic.

Vietnam’s 2026 growth forecast rises to 7.4% as AI hardware exports strengthen its role in regional manufacturing and technology supply chains. The post Vietnam’s AI Hardware Boom Helps Lift 2026 Growth Forecast to 7.4% appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung and OnePlus offer different Android update policies. See which provides longer software support and better long-term value. The post Samsung vs OnePlus Software Support: Which Gives You More Years for Your Money? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Data center developers face community concerns over power, electricity rates, and local impacts as AI infrastructure expands across the US. The post Data Center Opposition Is Growing: Developers Rethink Their Community Strategy appeared first on TechRepublic.

Infineon opened a new Thailand semiconductor hub with about 350 employees and plans to grow the workforce to roughly 1,000. The post Infineon Opens Thailand Chip Hub as Workforce Heads Toward 1,000 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Amazon is bringing muted autoplay video ads to Alexa+ Echo Shows, giving advertisers a new Amazon DSP placement across three markets. The post Amazon Brings 15-Second Autoplay Video Ads to Alexa+ Echo Shows appeared first on TechRepublic.

HP’s new OmniBook 5 and Apple’s MacBook Neo cost nearly the same, but their ports, memory, displays, and work fit differ sharply. The post HP OmniBook 5 vs MacBook Neo: Same $699 Price, Very Different Work Laptops appeared first on TechRepublic.

Pixel 12 records list four models, with new display details and a dual-glass Fold prototype that could reduce the crease on Google’s next foldable. The post Pixel 12 Leak Suggests Google Has Bigger Plans for Its Next Fold appeared first on TechRepublic.

Telkom Indonesia is shifting more than 90% of its network infrastructure under InfraNexia as it expands wholesale fiber access beyond TelkomGroup. The post Telkom Consolidates More Than 90% of Its Network as Indonesia’s Fiber Push Expands appeared first on TechRepublic.

A California tech executive faces federal charges over an alleged $300 million scheme to route export-controlled AI servers to China through Southeast Asia. The post California Man Charged in Alleged $300M AI Server Smuggling Scheme to China appeared first on TechRepublic.

Compare five Chromebook alternatives for 2026, including Windows laptops and MacBooks, with current US prices, features, and key tradeoffs. The post Best Chromebook Alternatives in 2026: Windows Laptops, MacBooks, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.